Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Major Arteries and Veins
20
Flashcards
0/20
Aorta
Supplies oxygenated blood to the body, main function is systemic circulation
Coronary Arteries
Supply blood to the heart muscle itself, main function is myocardial perfusion
Pulmonary Arteries
Carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, main function is gas exchange
Femoral Artery
Supplies blood to the lower limbs, main function is perfusion of the leg muscles and tissues
Renal Arteries
Supply blood to the kidneys, main function is filtration and regulation of blood pressure
Carotid Arteries
Supply blood to the head and neck, main function is cerebral perfusion
Subclavian Arteries
Supply blood to the upper limbs and portions of the brain, main function is perfusion of the arms and shoulders
Mesenteric Arteries
Supply blood to the intestines, main function is to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption
Popliteal Artery
Supplies blood to the knee and lower leg, main function is leg and foot perfusion
Brachial Artery
Supplies blood to the arm, main function is perfusion of the upper limb muscles
Axillary Artery
Supplies blood to the shoulder area, pectoral region and upper limb, main function is upper extremity circulation
Basilar Artery
Supplies blood to parts of the brain including the cerebellum and brainstem, main function is brain perfusion
Celiac Trunk
Supplies blood to the liver, stomach, and spleen, main function is perfusion of upper abdominal organs
Superior Vena Cava
Carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart, main function is venous return
Inferior Vena Cava
Carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart, main function is venous return
Femoral Vein
Carries blood from the lower limb back to the heart, main function is venous return from the legs
Jugular Veins
Carry blood from the head and neck back to the heart, main function is cerebral venous return
Radial and Ulnar Veins
Carry blood from the forearm and hand back to the heart, main function is venous return from the upper limbs
Hepatic Veins
Carry blood away from the liver back to the heart, main function is venous return from the liver
Great Saphenous Vein
Carries blood from the legs back to the heart, main function is venous return from the lower limbs
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.